Building for a rosy future
The debate over pharmacist prescribing and a preview of other topics in our June issue “There will be bodies in the streets!” “Their fridges aren’t good enough to store the …
dRx series: deprescribing denosumab & bisphosphonates in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
What’s the optimal duration of therapy with bisphosphonates and denosumab for individual older patients… and when and how should deprescribing be considered? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a …
Opening the door: supporting men’s health in pharmacy
Men’s health concerns often go unspoken. From erectile dysfunction to prostate cancer recovery, pharmacists are uniquely placed to start conversations, provide support and guide men towards appropriate care KEY POINTS …
The great confluence
Pharmacies are trying to combine as many as four separate income streams. How can they ensure all streams are flowing strong and healthy? If you haven’t heard of the Brazilian …
Pharmacists boost kids’ vaccination: study
The profession can assist with more than vaccine administration alone, including education, referral and identifying missed opportunities, Aussie researchers say Pharmacists help to boost vaccination uptake among children across a …
Different pathways, same promise
The healthcare landscape is shifting fast – and with that shift comes with the question, what should today’s pharmacy graduates look like? Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) chief executive, Bronwyn Clark …
‘To be the first recipient of this medal means a lot’
Pharmacy stalwart honoured with inaugural medal from union for “shining a light” Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive officer Kay Dunkley has been awarded the inaugural Joanna Griffith Medal from Professionals …
Panadol climbs ‘Trusted Brands’ rankings
Readers’ Digest poll sees Panadol ranked as Australia’s second most trusted brand Advice from community pharmacists is key for building consumer trust in healthcare brands, Haleon ANZ marketing manager, Elena …
Price must be right to list GLP-1s
Government committed to working with industry stakeholders and patients to support safe and sustainable access to medicines through the PBS, Minister says An agreement on pricing is needed before glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safer use of short-acting beta2-agonist Overuse of SABAs negatively affects asthma outcomes. Interviews with 21 Australian adults identified three response themes: …
Tassie budget a step in the right direction: AdPha
Tasmanian public hospitals are one step closer to optimal pharmacist-to-patient ratios, AdPha says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has said it warmly welcomes investment in Tasmania’s pharmacy workforce, with the 2026–27 …
New accreditation standards for pharmacy programs published
After comprehensive consultation, the Australian Pharmacy Council has published the final Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2027 These standards will be used to accredit degree and intern training programs into …